LGV Driver Apprentice

Job Description This job is with Currys, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Role overview: LGV Driver Apprentice Aylesbury Aylesbury Customer Service Centre Permanent Full Time Grade 1 At Currys we\'re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK\'s best-known retailer of tech, we\'re proud of the service our customers receive - and it\'s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing. Ready to kick-start your driving career? Join our 7.5T Apprentice Driver programme and gain everything you need to become a qualified commercial driver; all while earning, learning, and delivering top-quality products to our customers. As the final touchpoint in our customers\' journey, you\'ll play a key role in creating memorable experiences. If you love being on the road and enjoy helping people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Role overview: Our 10-month apprenticeship is designed for those with little or no experience. You\'ll receive hands-on training, expert-led masterclasses, and online learning to help you: Achieve your C1 (7.5T) licence Gain your CPC and Digital Tachograph Card Earn the Urban Driver Level 2 qualification Build first-class customer service skills What you\'ll be doing once qualified: Delivering products through a multi-drop driving role Lifting and installing a variety of items for our customers Making sure every delivery is accurate and on time Creating positive, lasting impressions with every customer interaction What we\'re looking for: A full Class B UK/EA driving licence held for at least 6 months, with no more than 6 penalty points A genuine passion for delivering great customer service The ability to handle heavy stock safely and confidently Why join us: We\'re with you every step of the way. From your first day to your final delivery and beyond, we\'ll support your growth, help you build your skills, and give you the tools to shape your career your way. We know our people are the secret to our success. That\'s why we\'re always looking for ways to reward great work. You\'ll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme Life Assurance Fantastic Colleague Discounts on Tech with Currys and iD Mobile Access to Champion Health Why join us: Join our team and we\'ll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life. Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we\'re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet. Every voice has a space at our table and we\'re committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email careers@currys.co.uk and we\'ll do our best to help. #LI-DNI

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